Video Submission Guideline

Please click HERE on the step-by-step registration guideline.

Tips

Videos should be recorded in the spirit of a live audition or recital performance. You may record in any venue suited to you, with natural acoustics, with or without an audience. Dress professionally, as you would for a live performance.

Recording Instructions
Requirements
  • The entire performance must be taken in one take, without any sound or video editing.
  • It is recommended that videos recording should be made in the highest quality possible.
  • Please note that where repertoire choice or other submission requirements are not met, the candidate may be disqualified.
Recording
  • Have your camera record from a fixed position as if three adjudicators were seated in front of you.
  • Face straight forward to the camera as you would appear to adjudicators in a live performance.
  • You are encouraged to not put the camera too close to the instrument, as it can compromise sound quality.
  • Ensure that the video consistently captures the performer and the instrument, the whole of the keyboard(s) should be visible and, where applicable and possible, the pedals should also be in view.
Examples of recording angles

This angle appears to show the performer’s expression and is suitably framed. However, both keyboard and pedal are not displayed and is therefore not a recommended angle.

This angle provides a better perspective for recording, both keyboard and pedals are within the frame and the camera is a comfortable distance away from the instrument. This is the ideal angle for a recording.

Page Turners
  • The performer may be assisted by a page turner.
YouTube Video Format
  • Name your video in this format: NAME [Age Group], Composer: Repertoire.
    (E.g. Lee Tin Ven [Initial Grade], Traditional: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)
  • Copy the shareable link and insert it into the registration form.
Video Uploading Guideline

Start by heading to YouTube Studio and logging in to your account

Besides your profile on the top right, click on create > upload videos

Drag and drop OR select the file from your storage, while the video upload is being processed, insert the appropriate video name

Select “no, it’s not made for kids” below the details tab, then click on the visibility tab and select “unlisted” so the video is only accessible by your shared link.

Once the checks are complete, click save on the bottom right, and a new window will appear

Copy the video link and paste it in the form, good luck!